Tommy Lockhart, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Tommy Lockhart

American ice hockey administrator

Date of Birth: 21-Mar-1892

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Date of Death: 18-May-1979

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Tommy Lockhart

  • Thomas Finan Lockhart (March 21, 1892 – May 18, 1979) was an American ice hockey administrator, business manager, and events promoter.
  • He was president of the Eastern Hockey League from 1933 to 1972, and founded the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States in 1937 which later became USA Hockey.
  • He managed operations at Old Madison Square Garden, introduced fans to innovative on-ice promotions which made amateur hockey a profitable event.
  • He was the business manager of the New York Rangers for six years, and was inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and is a recipient of the Lester Patrick Trophy for building the game in the United States.

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